// Glossary
Authenticity
6 topics
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Does Digital Data Have an 'Original'?
Proof that data is genuine. In the digital realm, hash values, digital signatures, and blockchains guarantee authenticity, yet fundamental 'uniqueness' has been lost.
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Is Clothing Self-Expression or a Message to Others?
The concept of questioning whether clothing expresses the 'true self.' Particularly emphasized in self-expression contexts, but prone to conflict with message.
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The Reason for Being Particular About a Stone's Origin
The 'genuineness' guaranteed by origin. The concept of verifying difference from fakes or imitations through provenance.
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What Does It Mean That You Bleed Into Your Work
The state where the work aligns with the maker's inner self. Representing oneself without pretense. A highly valued quality in DIY culture.
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What Kind of Self Do I Become When Using Slang?
To what extent one expresses the 'true self' through slang. The question of whether slang is performance or genuine feeling.
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Why Do We Care About a Stone's Origin?
The guarantee of being genuine. Provenance certification enhances the value of a collection.